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Series V. Petitions for Pardons

 Series — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

Correspondence concerning petitions for pardons, commutations, paroles, and restorations of citizenship by and in behalf of convicts in and released from the Wyoming State Penitentiary. Records include letters from and to family members, friends, and other interested parties; formal petitions; and public notices. A decision is included in many of the files, as well as a list of pardons from 1913-1915. Also see the secretary of state's records.

Dates

  • 1878, 1910-1929

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Access Restrictions

Access to juvenile institution records is restricted. Otherwise, there are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Extent

From the Collection: 11 cubic feet (11 boxes)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository

Contact:
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826